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2015-02-22 20:34:38Zhttp://c.ancestry.com/s/0/p/3/i/logo.gifGLShipping - Family History & Genealogy Message Boardhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/mb.ashx
17538Re: Jauhola, Lisa (Laina Elisa), Calumet, Michiganhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1108.1/mb.ashx
I recently connected with person researching Matias Arthur Jauhola born 1893 in Keweenaw County, Michigan. Calumet is in adjacent county. The Nacku and Hilden names you mention are possibly Olof Nacku Nakkula and his wife Ulrica Elisabeth Hilden from Kemi in Finland. My recent ancestry dna test connected me with the person I mentioned related to Matias. I am descendent of the Nakkula and Hilden noted above.2015-02-22 20:34:38Zdrjokihttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1108.1/mb.ashxElisibeth Jauholahttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1784/mb.ashx
Hi, I am the eldest daughter of Elizabeth Jauhola-Young. My mother was born in Leominster MA in 1927. I don't know who her birth parents were, but I suspect that M. Arthur Jauhola and his wife Maria A. are them. They are the only Jauhola listed in the Leominster-Fitchburg area during the time my mother was born. Before she died in 2002, she told me she had two biological brothers who attempted to see her. Unfortunately, she was in the service at the time, and did not make contact with them. If you think you might be related to my mother and know who her biological parents are, please answer this thread.2014-12-19 07:05:42Zbikesnbudshttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1784/mb.ashxRe: Wessell familyhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1783.1/mb.ashx
Hi,<br><br>Do you have a copy of his obituary? His parents names might be in his obituary.<br><br>I don't know if they were using death certificates or not in 1915 in Ohio. IF the Informant knew his parents names, they will be on his death certificate.<br><br>His parents names might be on his marriage license. <br><br>Since you know where he was born, look for historical books for Detroit ca. 1837. The family might be mentioned in a historical book. Successful Searching!2014-09-30 01:29:48Zjudyartley26191http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1783.1/mb.ashxRe: Archie D. Hamlinhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1782.1/mb.ashx
Hi,<br><br>Archie worked for the Pittsburgh Steam Ship Company and he worked on the Douglas Houghton Steamer. You can do a Google search and find more info about the Douglas Houghton Steamship.<br><br>He continued to work as a marine engineer his entire life.<br><br>1920 Ira, St. Clair, MI<br>Edward Hamlin, b. Canada French, 54, immigrated 1880, naturalized 1916, general farmer<br>Elizabeth, b. MI, 53<br>William, b. MI, 32, engineer marine<br>Archie, b. MI, 29, engineer marine<br><br>1930 Marine City, St. Clair, MI<br>Archie D. Hamlin, b. MI, 39, engineer steamboat<br>Marian M., wife, b. MI, 28<br>robert A., b. MI, 6<br><br>1935 St. Clair County<br>1940 East China, St. Clair, MI<br>Archie D. Hamlin, b. MI, 49, marine engineer transportation, education=4th grade<br>Mary M., b. MI, 38, educ=college 1 yr<br>Robert A., b. MI, 16<br>Edward T., b. MI, 5<br><br>I'd do a Google search for the St. Clair County Michigan Historical Society. They might have information about the Pittsburg Steam Ship Co. However he could have worked for other steam ship companies too.<br><br>He died 14 Nov 1963 in Marine City, MI and his obituary might provide more info. Successful Searching!2014-07-23 19:01:35Zjudyartley26191http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1782.1/mb.ashxRe: Andrews and Sons, shipbuildershttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1064.2/mb.ashx
Jim...Stebbin Andrews son Stephen Decatur Andrews and brother William came to Collingwood, Ontario, Canada and founded the Collingwood Shipyards. Stephen Decatur Andrews was born 03 February 1844 at Clayton, Jefferson County, New York, USA. He married Mary Walkerlly 31 May 1869 at Detroit, Michigan. He worked with his father Stebbin at Port Dalhousie, Ontario. Any more info you need I will gladly share. I'd like more info on Stephen's background also. Contact me at <a href="mailto://alexinareid@gmail.com">alexinareid@gmail.com</a>. Hope this helps.<br>2014-07-16 15:16:35ZAlexina_Reidhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1064.2/mb.ashxWessell familyhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1783/mb.ashx
To any one out there can you help us fill in the information on R Oliver Wessell b Dec 10 1837 in Detroit Michigan, d May 25, 1915 in Grafton Ohio, we know that his parents were Canada French. Every thing we find tells us that but does not give us their names.<br><br>thanks<br>Arlene2014-07-15 21:18:49Zarcurtis741http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1783/mb.ashxRe: GL sailor- R. Oliver Wessell - SARNAhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/244.1.1/mb.ashx
Can you help us fill some of the information on R Oliver Wessell his parents2014-07-15 21:05:37Zarcurtis741http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/244.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Neal Blaneyhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/64.117.132.3.1/mb.ashx
Hi Michelle <br>I am also a great granddaughter of Neal Blaney and granddaughter of Walter Blaney my mother was Elizabeth Blaney Mahoney we have started a page on face book feel free to look we have some pics of Neal would love to here what you have found<br> Thanks Pat Proud2014-07-09 13:27:05Zpatefarmerhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/64.117.132.3.1/mb.ashxArchie D. Hamlinhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1782/mb.ashx
My great Uncle Archie Hamlin filled out a World War 1 draft registration on June 1st of 1917. He listed his location of employment as Pittsburgh, PA and the name of the company he worked for as "Douglas Houghton". His stated his occupation as 1st Assistant Engineer. He was born in 1890 in Michigan and registered for the draft in Sault St. Marie, Michigan. Would there be any record of his employment or affiliation? Thanks2014-06-22 14:50:10Zdianedeneauhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1782/mb.ashxRe: Rudolph Jackhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/766.1/mb.ashx
Thank You for posting. This was my Great Grandfathers brother. The original German spelling of the name is "Jak" or "Jaek". They changed the spelling to Yaek here at some point as this is the sound of the name. All of the newspaper articles on the sinking I have located have him listed as "Jack". His death record also has an incorrect last name but all of the first names for his parents and all of the dates match.2014-05-14 18:17:53Zmbmschadehttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/766.1/mb.ashxRe: CLINE, Henryhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/598.1/mb.ashx
Henry Cline and Roxy Ann Adams were my great-great grandparents. I'm wondering what your relationship to them is?<br><br>Kathy Andrew Kalt 2014-03-31 02:17:35Zkkalt1http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/598.1/mb.ashxOriginal Frankfort Gateway Archhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1781/mb.ashx
Looking for any information on the original cobblestone gateway arch. Per an article from the 7/27/1983 Benzie newspaper, it was the idea of Joe Winkler, Proprietor of Yeazel Hotel. It was located at the corner of main and 7th Street and had 18 foot high cobblestone pillars resembling lighthouses, topped with lanterns. It cost $1000 raised by contributions and popular subscriptions. It was made from stones collected from the beach, with advised average size of 6 inches, the more highly colored desired. The newspaper reportedly kept the public informed each week of the progress. The pillars were reportedly completed in September 1925 and the miniature ship arrived in November 1925.<br><br>Newspapers from 1925 are scarce, so I am not able to read of the progress. My question is this: If it was the idea of Joe Winkler, who I gather was rather well to do and spent much time in Chicago, I am going to assume he did not do the actual construction. Does anyone know WHO actually built the cobblestone pillars? 2014-03-17 03:06:54Zconbri86http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1781/mb.ashxRe: Neal Blaneyhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/64.117.132.1.2/mb.ashx
Hello!<br><br>I am also a relative of Captain Blaney! My name is Michelle Barr. My Great Grandmother was Hazel Hicks (nee Kurth). I would love to see your tree!! <br><br>Have a colorful day!<br><br>~Michelle2014-01-27 21:48:04Zbarrmichellehttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/64.117.132.1.2/mb.ashxRe: Neal Blaneyhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/64.117.132.3/mb.ashx
Hello!<br><br>I see this message was posted in 1999 - I hope your account is still active!! <br><br>My name is Michelle Barr. I am a relative of Captain Blaney. My Great Grandmother was Hazel Julia Hicks (nee Kurth). Her parents were Louisa Frances Kurth (nee Renaud) (1880 - 1907) and William Edward Kurth (1871 -1943)2014-01-27 21:43:15Zbarrmichellehttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/64.117.132.3/mb.ashxRe: McAlpine Shiphttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/469.487.489.1/mb.ashx
Scott,<br>It has been a while since your post, but I was wondering whether James E. McAlpine was known to have painted any paintings. I have a small woods and pond oil painting on board signed "James E. McAlpine" Could have been painted in the 30's. Thanks! -Nancy2013-09-07 00:15:57Znancydemarshallhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/469.487.489.1/mb.ashxRe: William H. Corrhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/717.2/mb.ashx
I may be a decade late in replying to this post. <br><br>I'm looking for William H. Corr b. County Tyrone, Ireland who married Mary Ann Quinn in County Tyrone. No dates known. Their son, William H. Corr was born in Amherstberg, Ontario Canada, date unknown, married Louisa Cadaret in 1890 and died in Detroit, Michigan in 1924. <br><br>Thomas Corr<br>San Diego, CA<br> 2013-08-28 01:12:02Zthomaspcorrhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/717.2/mb.ashxRe: William H. Corrhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/717.1.1/mb.ashx
I may be a decade late in replying to this post. <br><br>I'm looking for William H. Corr b. County Tyrone, Ireland who married Mary Ann Quinn in County Tyrone. No dates known. Their son, William H. Corr was born in Amherstberg, Ontario Canada, date unknown, married Louisa Cadaret in 1890 and died in Detroit, Michigan in 1924. <br><br>Thomas Corr<br>San Diego, CA<br> 2013-08-28 01:11:30Zthomaspcorrhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/717.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Steamship "James Laughlin"http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1146.3/mb.ashx
1906. "Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, Michigan. Steamer James Laughlin at left.<br><br><a href="http://www.junipergallery.com/galleryview.php?targetnode=4871&amp;height=3212&amp;width=4000&amp;targetttl=Some%20Assembly%20Required&amp;picurl=SHORPY_4a21308a.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.junipergallery.com/galleryview.php?targetnode=487...</a>2013-06-24 17:47:54Zbb634http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1146.3/mb.ashxWilson. Edwardhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1777/mb.ashx
Edward Wilson worked aboard an iron ore carrier traveling the Great Lakes the summer shipping season of either 1952 or 1953. Can someone tell me where I would make inquiries to find about more about his time spent and the ship name. <br><br>From what I remember, this was a ship built at Defoe Ship Building in Bay City, Michigan that he worked on, and then shipped out on.<br><br>Thanks for any help you can give.2013-03-21 20:01:16ZDEE SAGERhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1777/mb.ashxThomas and Robert Hazzard GL sailorshttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1766/mb.ashx
I'm searching for info on Thomas Hazzard born Nov 9, 1888. Sailed the GL pre WWI as a fireman (boilers) and is listed on his WWI<br>draft card as employed on the ship "Steel King" which I found picture of and info.<br>Later worked out of the port of San Fransisco after WWI. Possibly died at sea or in a foreign city<br><br>Also Robert Hazzard born 15 Mar 1879. Known to sail before 1905 and called at Buffalo NY.<br><br>I would appreciate any leads, sources or information<br>TIA<br>Bob Hazzard (from my wife's account)<br> PM to: gaffer15 at juno dot com2012-07-16 19:49:10ZSusandee52http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1766/mb.ashxSongs of the Great Lakeshttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1764/mb.ashx
Charlevoix, Michgan, July 20, 1932<br>Sam Rose (AKA Capt. S.M. ROSE, my g gf) was in his barbershop by a bridge over the channels, and is about seventy-nine (sic - in 1932 Sam would have been age 70). His father was lost in the Civil War, and his mother married a Lakes sailor and she went as cook, and he as a "boy" at age nine. He was a mate for his stepfather at sixteen and continued sailing for more than fifty years. He carried lumber from Muskegon and nearby ports to Chicago and later from more distant ports. He heard much singing among sailors: "Skillagalee" and "Wobble Shanks", "It Was in the Year 1801", "Louis Sands", "Fair Fanny Moore", "Foreman Young Monroe", "Law and Danforth", "The Lady of the Lakes", "Annie M. Peterson". They had two Swedes in their crew for several years who sang sailor songs in broken English a great deal. Rose could not recall words of any of their songs. "I've been barbering for the last twenty years, and haven't thought of any of those old songs all that time. I used to like hearing them."<br><br>From Songquest: the Journals of Great Lakes folklorist Ivan H. Walton<br> By Ivan Walton, Joe Grimm<br><br>Note: Captain Simon Mason ROSE was born in Casco Twp, Allegan County Michigan in 1862 to Mason ROSE and Sibble REED. His father died in the final days of the Civil War in Chattanooga. His mother remarried in 1867 to James A. DIXON. If he was a sailor, I am unaware of it. He was listed as a farmer in the 1870 census. If there was a subsequent marriage, I am not aware of it. Who was Sam's step-father who taught him to pilot on the Great Lakes?2012-02-20 02:55:16Zdarose47http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1764/mb.ashxRe: GONYAW Familyhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/883.5.1.1/mb.ashx
Anna's name was actually Hannah LaChance, her parents are listed as Peter LaChance and Rose Guyot. I wonder though if Hannah was adopted though, the reason being when Rose filed for a pension from serving in the Civil War, on some of the documents say that Rose and Peter never had any living children and on a census I think 1900 Rose is living in Alpena, MI and the census record says she had 5 children and none of them are living this was when Hannah was still alive. Anyway I would like to hear from you. Lana2012-11-29 01:26:43Zlanarast123http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/883.5.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Captain William W. WILKINShttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/667.2.1/mb.ashx
The more you get into genealogy, the more often you will find errors in information. Perhaps the person just hit the wrong number, or perhaps he/she made it up - or anything in between. When you get information from sources other than primary sources (birth certificates, death registrations, etc etc) you need to look at it as a possible sign post to your family, not as FACTS. Even with primary sources, there can be errors (somebody typed in a wrong date, a grave stone has the wrong date on it, etc) so it is suggested that you find about three different sources for your information. Use the sign posts, but back them up with your own research. Grandma or Aunt Susie - or Ancestry.com - may have it wrong. It is really annoying to follow a lead, then find that it's not your family that you have been following. You DEFINITELY need to double check Capt William WILKINS' information. Certainly an error there somewhere.2013-01-30 02:35:02Zdustbunnyraiserhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/667.2.1/mb.ashxRe: "William Peacock" Accident- 9/16/1830http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/874.3/mb.ashx
Here are several write-ups of the Peacock disaster in 1830: <a href="http://images.maritimehistoryofthegreatlakes.ca/47526/data?n=8" target="_blank">http://images.maritimehistoryofthegreatlakes.ca/47526/data?n...</a>2013-05-03 19:54:11ZCOGIT8Rhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/874.3/mb.ashxRe: GL CAPTAINS' MOSES &amp; son JOHN STONE m/lt. 1800s.http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1776.1/mb.ashx
Here is a write-up on the sailing history of a Captain John Stone, son of Moses stone: <a href="http://linkstothepast.com/marine/captainsS.php" target="_blank">http://linkstothepast.com/marine/captainsS.php</a>2013-05-03 19:50:23ZCOGIT8Rhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1776.1/mb.ashxRe: Capt. Thomas Petersonhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/448.457/mb.ashx
I show the following vessel assignments for a Herbert Peterson: Second Mate, Adam E. Cornelius, 1943; Second Mate, Dow Chemical, 1944; First Mate, Sinaloa, 1947; First Mate, Dow Chemical, 1948; First Mate, Joseph F. Schoellkopf, 1949; Captain, Standard Portland Cement, 1952; Captain, Sinaloa, 1953; Captain, Fontana, 1954; Captain, George F. Rand, 1955; Captain, George F. Rand, 1956; Captain, George F. Rand, 1957; and Captain Norman J. Kopmeier, 1958. All of these boats were owned and operated by Boland &amp; Cornelius. You can find a photo and other information on these boats at a site hosted by Bowling Green University: <a href="http://ul.bgsu.edu/cgi-bin/xvsl2.cgi" target="_blank">http://ul.bgsu.edu/cgi-bin/xvsl2.cgi</a><br><br>I also show the following boat assignments for a Martin S. Peterson: Captain, John N. Nicol, 1905; Captain, Yale, 1906; Captain, Jacob T. Kopp, 1908-1909; Captain, Harry Yates, 1910 - 1927. These boats were also operated by Boland &amp; Cornelius. Information on these boats can also be found at the Bowling Green site.<br><br>In addition, I show the following boat assignments for an "M. S. Peterson". These MAY, or MAY NOT be the same Martin S. Peterson: starts sailing, 1882; First Mate, 1897; Captain, 1898; Captain, Northern Wave, 1900 - 1903.<br><br>I have some listings for a Thomas J. Peterson (son of Peter Peterson) sailing in the 1895 - 1915 time frame --- but not with Boland &amp; Cornelius.2012-05-04 18:49:36ZCOGIT8Rhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/448.457/mb.ashxRe: Ford Model-T's overboard in Stormhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1767.1/mb.ashx
You are probably referrinng to an incident on 11/30/1926 when the CITY OF BANGOR ran aground on Keweenaw Point. The CITY of BANGOR was carrying 230 automobiles at the time and several were lost overboard. However, the automobiles were Chryslers and not model T's.2012-08-22 22:22:56ZCOGIT8Rhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1767.1/mb.ashxRe: Merchant Marines and Great Lakes Seamanhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1130.1.2.1.7.1.3.2.3/mb.ashx
You must obtain a Merchant Mariners Document (MMD) from the U.S. Coast Guard and you must pass a physical and a drug test. If you have a DUI on your record, you need not apply. You can obtain additional details and the forms you need in the Employment Section of the following link:<a href="http://www.americansteamship.com/employment-unlicensed-seamen.php" target="_blank">http://www.americansteamship.com/employment-unlicensed-seame...</a> 2012-06-04 22:47:38ZCOGIT8Rhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1130.1.2.1.7.1.3.2.3/mb.ashxRe: Merchant Marines and Great Lakes Seamanhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1130.1.2.1.7.1.3.2.2/mb.ashx
You must obtain a Merchant Mariners Document (MMD) from the U.S. Coast Guard and you must pass a physical and a drug test. If you have a DUI on your record, you need not apply. You can obtain additional details and the forms you need in the Employment Section of the following link:<a href="http://www.americansteamship.com/employment-unlicensed-seamen.php" target="_blank">http://www.americansteamship.com/employment-unlicensed-seame...</a> 2012-06-04 22:46:42ZCOGIT8Rhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1130.1.2.1.7.1.3.2.2/mb.ashxRe: Captain John NAHRSTEDThttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/448.454.3/mb.ashx
Cpt. John Nahrstedt Jr. married to Louisa Miller Nahrstedt.<br><br>He was born in Brooke in 3/30/1861 and died in Cleveland Ohio 10/18/1921<br><br>Parents were from Prussia Germany John Nahrstedt and Dorothe Sophia<br><br>if you can make the connection please let me know.Perhaps we xcan share family trees that we have so far.<br><br><br>2012-05-02 23:10:10Ziloveeugene1http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/448.454.3/mb.ashxGonyaw of Bay MI &amp; Tonawanda NYhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1775/mb.ashx
I am seeking people interested in sharing and working together on the Gonyaws of Bay, Michigan (Nelson I &amp; II, Charles, Earl, wives, children, etc) &amp; Tonawanda, NY. I have completed quite a bit of their information and story but would like to partner with current connections to share information. I have ship &amp; wreckage information, birth &amp; some obituaries. If you are interested and are willing to share, please let me know.<br>~Thanks~2013-02-15 12:16:18Zmax8well2http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1775/mb.ashxGoulet/ Goulaithttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1774/mb.ashx
Looking for any information on either an Alexander Goulait/Goulet or a Joseph Goulait/Goulait. Family lore says Alexander may have been involved with the Civil War. Joseph was lasted as a sailor on census' from 1861 in Canada and also in 1870 in Michigan. I also have found both Joseph and Alexander as 'Goulat" listed as sailors in the 1851 census of Hay Township.<br><br>Any ideas of where to find further information would be appreciated.<br><br>Thanks,<br><br>John J Goulait2012-12-07 21:30:35Zjgoulaithttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1774/mb.ashxRe: "William Peacock" Accident- 9/16/1830http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/874.2/mb.ashx
I came across this website--<br>gendisasters.com<br><br>It listed 3 family names, one of which was my 4th great uncle, John Parker. Three of his children died in this explosion which occurred in September 1830.2013-04-21 15:12:26Zapace197http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/874.2/mb.ashxRe: "William Peacock" Accident- 9/16/1830http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/874.3.1/mb.ashx
Thank you. I also came across this site and found more info on my family.2013-05-04 14:40:43Zapace197http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/874.3.1/mb.ashxGreat Lakes Seamanhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1768/mb.ashx
My maternal grandfather, Joseph John Scharf, sailed the Great Lakes in the mid 1920s (two of the photographs I have are dated 1924 and 1925). I can recall him saying several times that he had served as Purser at some point and that he had assisted a female passenger who had been rather badly injured during rough weather. I am wondering if his name appears on any lists that someone may have or give some suggestions as to where I could start looking. Would really like to learn more about this rather interesting sojourn in my grandfather's life2012-10-18 22:40:58Zhezekiahkkatthttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1768/mb.ashxRe: Ford Model-T's overboard in Stormhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1767.1.1/mb.ashx
That's interesting..that is one I didn't hear of...Chryslers. I am actually trying to verify family folklore. My grandfather was a captain on the Great Lakes and the story was the Model T's to save the crew. Would make a great story if it were true...but I'd rather verify it first! I know his ships and years, but haven't found anything to substantiate this story. City of Bangor was not one of his.2012-08-23 03:19:12Zhaspencer001http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1767.1.1/mb.ashxFord Model-T's overboard in Stormhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1767/mb.ashx
I am trying to research ship,location and date for a story of Model-t's that went overboad a ship in a storm in one of the Great Lakes probably Superior, Huron or Erie (definetly not Michigan). <br>If anyone has any insight as to materials/books/site that might hold this type of info I would be greatful, thx!2012-08-17 01:36:17Zhaspencer001http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1767/mb.ashxRe: Merchant Marines and Great Lakes Seamanhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1130.1.2.1.7.1.3.2.1/mb.ashx
Even though this forum is for genealogy research, I think I found some links for you, just had to google :-) The first link you will have to scroll down the page to "Union, Nautical Training and ..." <a href="http://www.usmm.org/links.html" target="_blank">http://www.usmm.org/links.html</a><br><br>Then a second place I located was this website <a href="http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/" target="_blank">http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/</a><br><br>Hope one of these are helpful to you<br>2012-06-03 06:22:55Zur2funEhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1130.1.2.1.7.1.3.2.1/mb.ashxCapt. William B. MORLEY b. Poultneyville, NYhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1769/mb.ashx
Capt. William B. MORLEY, capitalist, is a native of New York State, and was born Poultneyville, Wayne County, New York on January 18, 1832. <br>He began sailing when only fourteen years of age, on schooner Eclipse, and three years later, when only nineteen years of age, was master of the Free Trader. <br>He also sailed as master of several other sail and steam vessels. He continued in the marine service until 1868. During that time, he was engaged in ship-building and fitting out new vessels. <br>In 1869, he came to Marine City, and since then has resided there, and has been engaged in ship-building and investing in vessel interests. <br>Capt. MORLEY has been identified with marine interests for one-third of a century. He has in his library a fine model of a sip, constructed by himself during his boyhood. He has a set of Scott Russel's Naval Architecture, a rare work, there being besides only two other sets in the State. <br><br>In his vessel interests, he has been connected with this brother, John J. MORLEY, of Rochester, N.Y., C. T. MORLEY, of Cleveland, Ohio, and M. H. MORLEY, of Sodus Point, during the past twenty-seven years. <br>Capt. MORLEY has served President of the village, and has held other town and school offices. <br>He married Miss Abbie PAYNE, of Wayne County, N.Y., in January, 1855. She died in 1873, leaving three sons-H. Throop, William H. and Lawrence M.<br> In 1877, he married Miss Elizabeth PRESTON, of Sodus Point, Wayne Co., N.Y.<br> They have two children-Florence M. and Mary P. pg. 704 Cottrellville Twp/Marine City<br><br>SOURCE: History of St Clair County, Michigan. Chicago: A. T. Andreas, 1883.<br>____________________________________<br><br>Name: Morley, Charles T.<br>Date: 1902<br>Source: Cemetery record; Cleveland, Ohio Necrology File, Reel #058.<br>Notes: 1840-1902. Lakeview Cemetery Prospect List.<br>2012-11-08 19:24:18ZContributionhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1769/mb.ashxJames FORD - arrival 1909, Port Huron, Michigan - his sister, Mrs Walker?http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1765/mb.ashx
Looking for family member, Mrs Anne Sturrock (Annie) WALKER, who might have crossed the border from Canada to USA together with her brother, James Pullar FORD, born 1847, East Craiche, Scotland, arrival 1909, age 62, Port Huron, Michigan. <br><br>Mrs Walker's husband, John Walker died in Brant, Ontario, Canada, Jan. 1907 but when did she travelled to her brother's family (David &amp; Mary Ford) in North Dakota, is unknown! She died at Park River, North Dakota,USA in 1913. Believed she had no children.Thanks for any help in advance.<br>Ford/Crosby branch - NZ 2012-02-28 07:31:22Zjkhansendkhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1765/mb.ashxGL CAPTAINS' MOSES &amp; son JOHN STONE m/lt. 1800s.http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1776/mb.ashx
Source used for subjects 'search the internet for....linkstothepast ..marine' or History on the Great Lakes, and find via Captains Bio. which is the earliest occupation reference for my GGGrandfather Moses Stone (&amp; wife Eliza) and John Stone.<br>The other sources are US Census 1870, 1880 Frenchtown, Monroe MI. MOSES STONE &amp; LIZA/LIZZY(ELIZABETH?) w/issue; John, Rosa, Louisa, Alex, Joseph, George &amp; William. <br>ELiza's death doc, d. 10 APR 1921,Tecumseh, Essex Canada, lists pts as ANTOINE LEMIRE &amp; MARGUERITE (DALY).Uncertain of b. APR 1836/39? Moses's death doc, d. 25 NOV 1925, Tecumseh, Essex Canada, is w/o pts. Only known date for b. JUN 1839? <br>The other info is from CA Census' 1891,1901, 1911 having the family in Maidstone. I have tried to search for a marriage doc without success. The Stone name was apparently chgd from?....sound/x 'Larooo' (per GGrandmother Hebert) and I have tried various spellings. I've also searched for oldest childs birthcert. and assume he, John, was born in Detroit MI as the following 2 sib(s) no luck. I have found both Moses and John in web references as Captains on the great lakes, however. I can't find Moses' origin and Eliza leaves alot of questions if she was M. E. Lemire early CA Census'(1851/1860)<br>Any guidance/advice/relation ? <br><br>Colleen<br><br>P.S. [230313]<br>I am reposting this; Similar, w/previously posted info and I'm experiencing the link, after a recommendation to chg, compromised (broke again?). For members researching nautical occupations just type great lakes follow thru where you choose.<br><br>Regards.2013-03-24 04:01:09Zcolleenmck2http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1776/mb.ashxRe: GL CAPTAINS' MOSES &amp; son JOHN STONE m/lt. 1800s.http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1776.1.1/mb.ashx
Thank you. What are the earliest records &amp; how do I find information about Moses Stones' history on lakes (Johns BIO stated +40 yrs as Master?). I've scanned vessel database info on internet, and uncertain of listed individual(s) i.e, Elias &amp; Moses Stone. Now one of my brothers said our surname was change from Stonefish. Some how I should have learned how to fly fish. Is there a Great Lakes Shipping Archive/Library ?2013-06-07 04:45:56Zcolleenmck2http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1776.1.1/mb.ashxCaptains James B Brown, John William Brown, and father William Brownhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1779/mb.ashx
According to The Past and present of Lake County, Illinois : containing a history of the county--its cities, towns, &amp;c., a biographical dire, James B. Brown left Clayton, NY as a sailor in 1837 (age 13), was promoted to mate at age 19 (c.1843),sailed as a mate for 2 terms,came to Chicago in 1844 and became a captain. He retired in Lake County in 1864.<br><br>His brother, John William Brown, is also listed as a "Lakes Captain" in Ancestry.com family trees. He is listed on the 1840 Census in Racine, Wisconsin as a mariner.<br><br>According to Brown family records, their father, William Brown (1786-1838) drowned in the St. Lawrence River off Clayton, NY on 9 Sep 1838. <br><br>Since both of William's sons became became lakes captains, I'd like to know if he was also in the GL shipping trade, and if his drowning might have been a shipwreck.<br><br>I'd love to find the names of the vessels for James and John, and William (if applicable). 2013-03-30 13:51:04Zdgblanchardhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1779/mb.ashxRe: Merchant Marines and Great Lakes Seamanhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1130.1.2.1.7.1.3.2/mb.ashx
Can anyone out there tell me how to become a seaman on the Great Lakes and Oceans. I'm 21 years old and almost have an associates degree and I love the idea of working on the these merchant ships. I am not looking to be an officer, just a seaman with a chance at later knowledge and promotions.<br>Thanks,<br>2012-05-18 20:10:47Zrrusso1175http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1130.1.2.1.7.1.3.2/mb.ashxRe: Captain John Bohen/Bowenhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1737.1/mb.ashx
My Father was named John Bohen. My name is John Bohen. He was from NY. And was also a Captain in the US Army.2012-03-13 04:37:44ZBigbossman322http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1737.1/mb.ashxRe: Captain John Bohen/Bowenhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1737.3/mb.ashx
My name is John Bohen.<br>My father was from the East Coast. As was most of that side of the family. My father and I share the same name. Any help you need from me is free for the asking.<br><br>John Bohen2012-06-17 06:13:31ZBigbossman322http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1737.3/mb.ashxCAPTAIN PATRICK MCGRATHhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1780/mb.ashx
hi i am trying to find any information on CAPTAIN PATRICK MCGRATH. i have info that he arrived in sydney australia around the 1849 he was married and had four sons <br>PATRICK<br>JOHN<br>EDWARD<br>JAMES.... DIED AS A BABY<br>his wife died at sea and was buried at sea.<br>any information on his wifes name and his parents names and where Captain Patrick Mcgrath was from would be great<br>THANK YOU<br>FRAN BATTEN<br><a href="mailto://batten2426@gmail.com">batten2426@gmail.com</a>2013-05-18 08:23:03Zbatten2426http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1780/mb.ashxRe: George Petershttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/174.1/mb.ashx
Are you a relative of George?2013-02-24 19:22:17Zhey_lady41http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/174.1/mb.ashxRe: Captain William W. WILKINShttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/667.2/mb.ashx
I have been doing a lot of Geneology lately, and I followed a line to a Capt Willim Wilkins, but the person who linked me the research, I think, was a bit flawed. He/she had the Capt born around 1660, with his son, Thomas Wilkins, being born in 1810. Obviously, there is a flaw there, but most of the names seem to be similar. Do you think there may be a chance there is a relation to your post and the line I am researching, or do you think it may be the work of someone who decided to "spice things up" a bit and just throw some names in there? Thank you.2013-01-29 05:52:08Zacazrealhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/667.2/mb.ashxRe: Captain John Bohen/Bowenhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1737.2/mb.ashx
I just read your post about Captain John Bowen.<br>Captain Daniel Francis Bone was my great grandfather, born in Nova Scotia. He was born in 1839, his parents were Francis Bone and Margaret Donovan from Ireland. Captain Bone lived in Buffalo and sailed the Great Lakes. He married Sarah Ryan, and they had three children: Mary, Sarah, and my grandfather John Francis … who was a brick mason. Captain Bone died in 1895, and is buried at Our Lady of Victory Cemetery, in Lackawanna, NY. We saw church records where his name was spelled Bowen and other ways. If any of this information matches, my email address is <a href="mailto://tate1946@gmail.com">tate1946@gmail.com</a>.<br>jt<br>2012-05-06 02:15:10Ztate1946http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.glshipping/1737.2/mb.ashx